Title 36, Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-102
§140703 Purposes
Title 36 › Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B — Organizations › CHAPTER 1407 — MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS › § 140703
Summary
Lists six purposes in its founding papers: support military service groups; teach patriotism and military science; defend the U.S. Government and Constitution; build ties across armed forces; promote national security policy; and honor service with memorials.
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Title 36, §140703
Patriotic and National Observances, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws and include—
(1)promoting military service associations;
(2)promoting patriotic education and military, naval, and air science;
(3)defending the honor and integrity of the United States Government and the Constitution;
(4)fostering fraternal relations among all branches of the Armed Forces;
(5)encouraging the adoption of a suitable policy of national security; and
(6)encouraging the commemoration of military service and the establishment of war memorials.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 14070336:5003.Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1803, 106 Stat. 2582. The word “objects” is omitted as unnecessary.
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36 U.S.C. § 140703
Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102